RESOURCES:
SQUARE FOOT GARDENING
This was the inspiration and easy concept that moved our family to action over three years ago! It’s the best concept ever…go buy the book…really look through the website,…I guarantee you will look at gardening in a different light. Easy, enjoyable, delicious and good for the heart and soil!
Contact me for support and with questions!
I recently completed my SQUARE FOOT GARDENING TEACHER CERTIFICATION in Burlington, VT! Spending 3 days with Mel and the SFG Foundation team and fellow SFG classmates, was an amazing experience.
I am here to help you get growing at your school, home or community location.
All NEW SFG BOOKS: Available locally at our partner farm,
Sport Hill Farm, Easton
www.sporthillfarm.com
Or Contact Us.
Save on S & H. $20
SFG VERTICAL NETTING: Available locally.
Contact us.
20 year guarantee
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Square Foot Gardening, Mel Bartholomew - http://www.squarefootgardening.com/
This is the method that we are implementing at 3 middle schools, our high schools and even a few elementary schools in Fairfield, CT. Not to mention our partner farm, Sport Hill Farm in Easton , CT has just built their first SFG. We support other community locations as well, such as St. Tim's Church. Please contact us to learn more about these projects and if you are interested in how to get school gardens growing at your school, home or community location!
Supportive and interactive slide show and workshop available.
Grant writing, fundraisers - see events page for more info.
FACEBOOK - please join "I Support Square Foot Gardening at Homes, Schools and Community Locations!"
Mel's The All New Square Foot Gardening Book, cookbook and teacher lesson plan books are perfect for home, classroom and library/media centers.
Perfect for an end of school year teacher gift, for the student who is involved in the garden clubs, and for the family who wants to start gardening. This method sets you up for success and nutrient rich vegetables - wiht no weeds, no work and no waste!
If you are interested, contact us at From Your Inside Out today!
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Other Supportive SFG Resources:
FREE RECORDING AVAILABLE for a limited time!
http://attendthisevent.com/default.asp?eventID=12755451.
FREE TELECLASS - and SERIES:
Monday, May 10, 7 pm EST
http://healthcoachmaine.com/
Other Resources:
The Frugal Dad - http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/03/how-to-build-a-square-foot-garden/
Mark Sisson’s Daily Apple - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-build-your-own-square-foot-garden-in-10-easy-steps/
Journey to Forever - http://journeytoforever.org/garden_sqft.html
Tim’s Square Foot Gardening - http://timssquarefootgarden.com/
Raised Beds and School Gardens:
Mark Teich Garden Systems - Sustainable earth friendly gardens -http://www.teichgardensystems.com/
ADDITIONAL GARDEN RESOURCES:
Our Partner Farm: SPORT HILL FARM, Easton, CT www.sporthillfarm.com
Gardening Basics - http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/basics.html
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
Seeds of Change – Organic seeds -http://www.seedsofchange.com/
ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture – Potting Soil Mixes for Orgainc Production http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/potmix.html
Avant-Gardening – compost and soil mix, video
http://www.avant-gardening.com/composting.html
Greenhouse Megastore -
http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/Soil-Soil-Amendments/products/1139/
Deer Fencing - http://www.mastergardening.com/dee-8217.html
GARDEN FUNDRAISING:
Our Generous Garden – a book to fundraise with - htttp://www.gardenabcs.com/Fundraising.html
OTHER SITES:
Eat the View – The White House Organic Garden Campaign - http://www.eattheview.org/
GARDEN GRANTS & CONTESTS:
Fair Food in Fairfield County Schools – look at this list of possible places to look for grants http://fairfoodfairfield.ning.com/forum/topics/grant-opportunities-for-school
The Square Foot Garden Contest – http://www.squarefootgardening.com/
These Links Have It All! Resource Links…
http://www.teichgardensystems.com/teich_garden_links.html
http://timssquarefootgarden.com/gardenlinks.html
VIDEO:
Good Food Gardens - http://www.teichgardensystems.com/videoGFG.html
The Farmer’s Voice – DVD, a documentary filmed in Shelton, CT
Contact Beverly Corvino at 203-929-4471
General Resources In CT:
Catch a Healthy Habit, Glen Colello
http://www.catchahealthyhabit.com/
Fairfield and Westport Farmer's Markets
http://www.Wholesomewave.com
http://www.westportfarmersmarket.com/links.html
Sport Hill Farm, an organic family farm
http://www.sporthillfarm.com
Sticks and Stones Farm, Newtown, CT
http://www.sticksandstonesfarm.com
Additional Resources:
Healthy Recipes from Integrative Nutrition
http://www.integrativenutrition.com/recipes.asp
National listing of small, individually owned health food stores
http://www.greenpeople.org/healthfood.htm
Organic Consumers Association http://www.organicconsumers.org
Slow Food http://www.slowfoodusa.org
www.finecooking.com A great site to look-up recipes for all your fresh produce.
www.TheNaturalPrincess.com A great web show that visits local family farms, teaches how to cook with seasonal produce as well as fun facts about the food we eat. Watch for an upcoming episode with organic Sport Hill Farm, in Easton, CT featured on her show growing Asparagus!
www.organicfeelsbest.com A link for a book called "No Strawberries Please" which is about maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
www.ctnofa.org The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut
www.ct.gov State of Connecticut's website-link to agriculture
www.kidshealth.org A website filled with health information & recipes. For parents & children.
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